Hobby / Cultural experience in Japan Page 14

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 13:00 / 15:00

This plan will take you to a traditional Japanese townhouse, "Machiya," and experience a flower arrangement lesson. First, after arriving, you will arrange flowers using seasonal flowers. After arranging the flowers, display your beautiful arrangement in front of the garden and take lots of wonderful photos. After that, you will be guided around the townhouse, which was built in the Meiji period. There are three storehouses and six small gardens, so you can feel the seasonal breeze. Feel free to take photos during your stay and fully experience Japanese culture.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 12:00 / 12:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00 / 15:30 / 16:00 / 16:30 / 17:00 / 17:30 / 18:00 / 18:30 / 19:00

Our ancestors were shinobi samurai who started to serve Tokugawa Ieyasu (the first shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate) in 1582. The clan served the shogunate for 265 years. In 1868, the clan declined the invitation from the Meiji Government and became independent. We are the only lasting shinobi clan in Japan. We invite you to come to our clan dojo where real master practitioner and professional interpreters take charge of all workshops and seminars. This is good for people who want to get a deeper insight into our ninja and samurai cultures . We still handcraft our tools and weapons. Feel free to ask any questions as we have kept our shinobi samurai tradition for over 450 years.Our ancestors trained locals and their servants to be shinobi.(Ninja is a new word used in movies. Shinobi is the word which was commonly used in the feudal times,)The term "shinobi samurai" is not well-known, but you can be one of the few who knows the history and shinobi philosophy and mindsets. The shinobi samurai trained ninjas and lead ninjas as their mastermind.You will wear a ninja outfit to learn ninja techniques and learn samurai sword techniques and manners in samurai garb.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 2～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /5～6 hours
• 12:30 / 13:30 / 14:30 / 15:30

This is a plan that allows you to just take photos on rainy days or if you don't have time to go out. It is also recommended for customers from overseas as it allows them to easily experience Japanese culture. Photos taken in the in-store studio will be sent to you via data transmission (2 poses, 10 cuts). Flow of the experience 1. First, choose your costume, and it will take about 30 minutes to complete, including getting dressed and setting your hair. 2. A photographer will take pictures in the studio.

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• Age 4～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:30 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

It is an experience plan to make pottery items by the method of "making Tatara". "Tatara making" is one of the methods of pottery. The clay is processed into a plate-like clay by slicing or stretching it into a pottery. Plates and plates can be used to make cups and vases using cylindrical plates. Once the shape is complete, use a dedicated tool to attach patterns and patterns to create uniqueness!

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 5～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00 / 11:30 / 13:00 / 13:30 / 14:00 / 14:30 / 15:00

This is an experience facility in an old house in Takayama, located at the foot of Hie Shrine, the center of the Takayama Spring Festival. It is within walking distance from the center, making it ideal for sightseeing. Experience Japanese culture with a 40-minute pottery experience centered on the potter's wheel.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

This is a calligraphy experience focusing on kanji. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced calligrapher, you can create memories of your trip by performing calligraphy on a wall (2m long x 3m wide), which you can't usually write on. Experience the wabi-sabi that disappears in 15 minutes. It is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice on calligraphy paper at a Terakoya desk and chair while sitting upright. Let's enjoy an experience that you can't usually have together. ~Experience flow~ ①Experience plan explanation and hearing. (5 minutes) We will ask you about today's plan while drinking tea. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired font and decide the activity content. ③First practice performance. (5 minutes) First, start with the activity with your own free idea. Get a feel for the expression of your thoughts. ④A lecture before the final copy and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (25 minutes) After receiving an explanation of how to use a large brush and the points, solidify the image on the paper and practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Creating a large-scale calligraphy performance piece. You will receive plenty of stretching time, as well as a video and photos of the process of creating the finished piece, which will be provided digitally upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 10～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

For international customers, why not express your soul through calligraphy? You will be able to write your name, motto, favorite words, and anime characters in kanji. Immerse yourself in the rich tradition of Japanese calligraphy right next to the iconic Himeji Castle. Feel the real brush strokes as you embark on a journey through centuries of cultural heritage. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will inspire your creativity and deepen your understanding of the art of calligraphy. Don't worry if you are a first-timer, any skill level is welcome. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will help you. For domestic customers, this is a calligraphy experience centered on kanji. Why not express your heart through calligraphy? Write your favorite characters, mottos, and words for loved ones in kanji. Why not spend a rich, brief moment, slowly settling your mind and feeling the aroma of ink? For first-timers and experienced people alike. Awaken your senses to the beauty of calligraphy. Our instructors will support you carefully. Whether you are a first-timer or an experienced person, you can relax and enjoy making memories of your trip! The room is a Japanese-style room with tatami mats, but you can choose to practice calligraphy at a table with a Terakoya desk and chair in seiza. Let's enjoy experiences that you can't usually have, from practicing on Hanshi paper to creating works on colored paper and postcards! ~Experience flow~ ①Explanation of the experience plan and hearing. (5 minutes) While drinking tea, we will ask you about today's plan. ②The teacher will create a sample. (5 minutes) The teacher will write a sample of the desired calligraphy style and decide the activity content. ③Start practicing on Hannsi (Japanese calligraphy paper) (20 minutes) You will practice freely while adding explanations of brushes and kanji. Even if it's your first time, you can practice as many sheets as you like with free expression. ④A lecture before finishing the final work and an explanation of the points to finish the work. (10 minutes) If you would like to do a large-scale wall calligraphy performance, we will hold a first trial performance. If you wish, we will hold a lecture before finishing your work, such as making Shikishi (traditional Japanese square paper), postcards, or Sensu (traditional Japanese holding fan). After that, you can practice on special paper. Enjoy free expression. ⑤ Completion of the work and a commemorative photo. The finished work will be stamped with a finishing seal, and you will be given a commemorative photo and a digital video upon request. *We can also set a "time extension" for the leisurely time upon request. Up to 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• Age 3～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It's in a very convenient place. It's OK empty-handed ♪ Why don't you feel free to Rental a kimono and enjoy the town of Nara? It is a plan that can Use a coupon common to all regions.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Nara It's in a very convenient place. In the summer of the ancient city of Nara the cool and gorgeous yukata looks great. With the world heritage shrines and temples and the historic cityscape in the background, you can take a lot of commemorative photos that shine on SNS! Rental a kimono or yukata for two people at a great price! Female wear a small crest (yukata in summer) and a half-width band, and Male wear a kimono (kimono or yukata and a square band). It's OK empty-handed ♪ Why don't you feel free to Rental a Nara Regional Use a coupon available.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 3～Age 100
• 5～6 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Nara It's in a very convenient place. It's OK empty-handed ♪ Why don't you feel free to Rental a Nara Regional Use a coupon available.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00

A lacquer workshop in Maejima, Naha City, offers a "simple gold lacquer" experience class for tourists and those who want to try gold lacquering even though they don't have much time. This class incorporates traditional gold lacquering techniques, but is a shortened version that anyone can easily enjoy. You can have a unique experience of using the gold lacquer technique to repair broken vessels and other broken items and breathe new life into them. "Simple gold lacquer" is perfect for travelers with limited time, and even beginners can participate with confidence. By decorating the broken parts as "scenery", you can create original works full of personality. However, since the works created in this experience are simplified versions, they cannot be used for eating or drinking, but they are perfect as interior art that you can enjoy as decoration. Vessels that you have repaired and designed yourself will become a special one-of-a-kind item, and by displaying them in your home or office, they will become wonderful art pieces that will brighten up your space! Full-scale gold lacquer experience classes using real lacquer are also held regularly every month. You can take your time to repair vessels and broken items while carefully learning traditional techniques, and experience discovering new beauty.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• 24'～25' New Year's Campaign Sale

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:45 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

"Handmade soba Umarahara" holds a soba noodle experience classroom. How about experiencing soba noodles during Arashiyama sightseeing ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception (5 minutes) ② Explanations flow (5 minutes) ③ Hand wash, change of clothes, preparation (5 minutes) ④ Buckwheat noodle experience (45 minutes) ⑤ Tasting (30 minutes) ⑥ Class ends

• For Rainy Days

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:45 / 13:00 / 14:30 / 16:00

"Handmade soba Umarahara" holds a soba noodle experience classroom. How about experiencing soba noodles during Arashiyama sightseeing ♪ ~ Flow of the day ~ ① Reception (5 minutes) ② Explanations flow (5 minutes) ③ Hand wash, change of clothes, preparation (5 minutes) ④ Buckwheat noodle experience (45 minutes) ⑤ Tasting (30 minutes) ⑥ Class ends

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:30 / 16:30 / 19:00

"Yu Kobo" opens 6 classrooms in Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka and Fukuoka. Bright and friendly professional staff will help you together according to the speed of each person. ☆ This is a course to paint the bear-shaped "Taimon-kun Cup" and the cat-shaped "Merumon-chan Cup". ☆ You can use two colors of underpainting, brown and navy blue. Eight colors of paint are available as an option ☆ You can also paint colorfully ♪ ☆ Taimon-kun and Melmon-chan are the mascot characters of Yu Kobo ☆ * The design that puts the face in the shape of an animal is registered as a design .. Taimon-kun Cup (Design Registration No. 14933292) Merumon-chan Cup (Design Registration No. 1559639) ☆ The completed work will be handed over about one to one and a half months after the experience date. ☆ If you have any concerns about the production of your work, please feel free to contact us.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 13:30 / 15:00

Nice to meet you, Kadoyama Ceramics. Founded in Meiji 16 Year we strive to make products that are painted by hand and painted by hand.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 2～Age 60
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

It's a 3-minute walk from Sensoji Temple, making it convenient for strolling around, and we have about 1,000 high-quality kimonos and yukatas available. In addition to hairstyles, we also provide accessories and selfie props for free, so you can experience authentic Japanese culture empty-handed. There are many professional photographers on staff, so you can take professionally beautiful photos. ~Flow of the experience~ ① Arrive at the reservation time Please come to the store at the reservation time. If you are late, priority will be given to other customers. If it is crowded, we may not be able to provide it. please note. ② Select a kimono Select your favorite kimono. Our experienced staff will also be happy to assist you. You can upgrade at any time by paying the difference in store. ③ A professional kimono dresser and hairdresser will help you get dressed and have your hair styled beautifully. It takes about 30 minutes. ④ Once you're done, head out to Sensoji Temple, which is a 3-minute walk away. Of course, we will provide photo props such as fans and Japanese umbrellas free of charge. ⑤Return Please return by 5pm.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 4～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 16:30

It is a plan that you can experience three of Kimono, Tea ceremony and Ikebana by chartering. Tea ceremony is a lecturer of Urasenke, Ikebana is in charge of unbearable teacher and explanation in English is also possible.

• For Rainy Days
• Recommendation for Foreigner
• In Door Activity

• Age 12～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

箱根初！”お手軽・簡単”特別感をプラスして着物で観光やデートをしてみませんか？ 男女でのご利用なら断然こちらがオススメ。お二人の箱根の旅に華を添えます。 通常9,600円（税抜き）のところ、7,600円（税抜き）の特別料金でご利用いただけます！ （～１７：００までにご返却ください）

• Date Spot

• Age 12～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

箱根初！”お手軽・簡単”特別感をプラスして着物で観光やデートをしてみませんか？ こちらは着物に必要なものが全部セット（スタンダードプラン）にオプションが付いた大満足プラン。 通常5,800円（税抜き）のところ、5,000円（税抜き）の特別料金でご利用いただけます！ 着物を着てみたい・お手軽に着物の魅力を体験したいというお客様におすすめのプランです。 （～１７：００までにご返却ください）

• Date Spot

• Age 12～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00

箱根初！”お手軽・簡単”特別感をプラスして着物で観光やデートをしてみませんか？ こちらは着物に必要なものが全部セットになったお得なプラン。 着物を着てみたい・お手軽に着物の魅力を体験したいというお客様におすすめのプランです。 （～１７：００までにご返却ください）

• Date Spot

• Age 10～Age 100
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

-Experience Hanashizuku in Kyoto-Wearing luxurious hair ornaments in full-scale color scheme costumes, the staff will entertain you in a discerning shooting studio. At the Gion store, we will produce a noble Oiran figure that suits our customers under the theme of "antique art". We will carefully support you to bring out the beauty. ～ Peony Plan ～ 1 kimono + 1 color uchikake ・ Dressing ・ Hair makeup included ・ Studio shooting: 120 cuts (about 20 poses) + 2 group photos ・ Individual + all group data for smartphones Data 6 sheets Skin correction / free shooting: Free in the hall

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

-Experience Hanashizuku in Kyoto-Wearing luxurious hair ornaments in full-scale color scheme costumes, the staff will entertain you in a discerning shooting studio. Also, after shooting, you can take a walk around the ancient city in 20 minutes wearing Oiran. At the Gion store, we will produce a noble Oiran figure that suits our customers under the theme of "antique art". We will carefully support you to bring out the beauty. ～ Yuri Plan ～ Shooting: Coloring uchikake Walking: Kimono, dressing, hair makeup included, Studio shooting: 40 cuts or more (about 4 poses) + Group photo ・ All shooting data will be handed over. (Smartphone size) ・ 20 minutes walk around the ancient city

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour /1～2 hours
• 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

We will serve you mainly with sweets and dark tea in the tea room. Enjoy a quiet and relaxing moment with a full-fledged dark tea. One person can participate, but two people more Then it becomes cheap. Time required Takes 45 minutes to 120 minutes.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 99
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

In-store "Sakutto Experience Course" From simple kimono experience to full-fledged studio photography ★Would you like to experience a quick kimono experience in your spare time during your trip?◎Women-only kimono A course ¥15,000 Standard kimono 7-pose shooting full-size data included Photo 4 photos ◎Women-only Sakutto B course ¥9,000・Standard costume・4-pose photography with smartphone data・2 photos *Price per person (127mm×178mm) ★★Optional menu★★◎Simple hair arrangement (with kimono hair ornament) ¥1,650◎Kimono hair ornament only ¥550◎Upgrade to premium Bingata kimono ¥700◎Uchikake recolor ¥1,100◎ Men's wedding haori ¥ 1,200 Please be sure to add it when making a reservation. * In addition to this, we also offer shooting data sales and products such as key chains. For details, please contact us or check at the store☆

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

In-store "Sakutto Experience Course" From simple kimono experience to full-fledged studio photography ★Why don't you experience Ryukyu in your spare time♪―――――――――――――――――――― --- [Menu] ■ Dressing experience ◎ Premium bingata kimono ¥ 3,900 ◎ Standard kimono ¥ 3,200 ◎ Simple Uchikake ¥ 2,500 ◎ Men's kimono ¥ 3,200 ¥2,400◎King’s costume ¥5,900◎Queen’s costume ¥4,900■Studio shooting◎1st photo ¥2,000◎2nd and subsequent photos ¥1,500 With (approximately 300KB image quality) *We also sell full-size data (approximately 3-5MB image quality). Details at the store ☆ ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 6～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 11:00 / 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

You can enjoy full-fledged pottery with an electric wheeler from novices to seniors. From 2 kg of soil, choose within 2 pieces of work and bake it. Only hot water, bowls, etc. yen You can make a bowl of shape in earnest. The baking of the work takes about one month to one and a half months.

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• For Rainy Days

• Age 5～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 12:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00 / 17:00

You will learn our dojo etiquette, how to walk and stand properly using bokken (wooden sword).At the end of the session, you'll throw boshuriken (our clan's stick-type shuriken)Program1. Opening ceremony & wearing a samurai attire: 10min2. Explanation of tools and weapons: 10min3. How to appreciate and handle a sword: 15min4. Long sword techniques: 20min5. Q & A6. Photo session: 5min

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 12～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:30 / 13:00 / 15:30

Why don't you make original dishes while using an electric wheel? It is a plan to create from the lump of soil to the earth rolling (work to fix the soil and to put the soil in the middle of the roller) and to make the shape by yourself. I choose one from several made and bake it. (option Additional firing is also possible 1 work 800 yen)

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups

• Age 3～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 11:00 / 14:00 / 16:00

Waplus Nara is a 2-minute walk from JR Nara Station and a 10-minute walk from Kintetsu Nara Station. It is located in a very convenient location. Come empty-handed ♪ We offer a special time to enjoy traditional Japanese beauty to your heart's content. Experience calligraphy, which incorporates Japanese beauty into characters. A skilled calligrapher will give you graceful instruction. Create your own unique art with the harmony of ink and brush. You can experience calligraphy in a casual atmosphere.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 80
• Within 1 hour
• 09:00 / 10:30 / 12:45 / 15:00 / 17:15

How about taking a commemorative photo in an easy-to-wear Ryukyu costume? This plan includes one drink. You can also wear a Bingata Uchikake or Kuro Asago. It's only one station (Akamine) from Naha Airport, so it's recommended for both the start and end of your trip.